Garment Steamer

Abstract

The present invention provides a garment steamer. The garment steamer of the present invention comprises a garment steamer main unit (1), a water tank (12) and a heating element assembly (16). The garment steamer main unit comprises a main unit body (11), a water storage tank (13) is provided on the main unit body (11), the water tank is located above the water storage tank, and a water outlet (121) of the water tank corresponds to a water inlet (131) of the water storage tank; a floating assembly (14) is provided in the water storage tank, and the floating assembly (14) can move toward or away from the water inlet of the water storage tank; the floating assembly comprises a sealing member (141), the sealing member (141) is arranged opposite to the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13), and the sealing member (141) can block the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13). The garment steamer of the present invention is easy to operate and can continuously generate steam for a long time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of garment steamers, and in particular to a garment steamer. Background Art

[0002] A garment steamer, also known as a hanging iron or standing iron, is a machine that allows you to hang clothes and fabrics for ironing. The steam it generates continuously contacts the fabric, softening the fabric's fibers.

[0003] A garment steamer typically consists of a main unit, a steam duct assembly, a telescopic rod assembly, and an ironing board assembly. The telescopic rod assembly is connected between the ironing board assembly and the main unit, and the steam duct assembly is connected to the main unit. During use, high-pressure steam generated by the main unit is sprayed through the steam duct assembly onto the clothes on the ironing board assembly to iron the clothes. The main unit is equipped with a water tank and a sink. The water tank is located above the sink, and the water outlet at the bottom of the water tank is connected to the sink. The water outlet of the sink is connected to the heating element assembly via an inlet pipe. Water in the water tank enters the sink and flows into the heating element assembly through the water outlet. When the heating element assembly is powered, it vaporizes room-temperature water into high-temperature, high-pressure steam, which is then released through the steam duct assembly.

[0004] However, the existing hanging steamers all control whether the water tank discharges water by sealing the water outlet at the bottom of the water tank. When the water tank needs to be added with water, the water tank must be removed for adding water. During the water adding period, the hanging steamer cannot maintain a continuous steaming state for a long time, which is not convenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides a garment steamer, which is easy to operate and can continuously generate steam for a long time.

[0006] The present invention provides a garment steamer, comprising a garment steamer main unit, a water tank, and a heating element assembly. The garment steamer main unit comprises a main unit body, a water storage tank is provided on the main unit body, the water tank is located above the water storage tank, a water outlet of the water tank corresponds to a water inlet of the water storage tank to connect the water tank and the water storage tank; a water inlet of the heating element assembly is connected to a water outlet of the water storage tank, water in the water storage tank flows into the heating element assembly and is heated to steam;

[0007] A floating assembly is provided in the water tank, which can move toward or away from the water inlet of the water tank under the action of buoyancy; the floating assembly includes a sealing member, which is arranged opposite to the water inlet of the water tank, and the sealing member can block the water inlet of the water tank when the floating assembly moves toward the water inlet of the water tank.

[0008] The hanging steamer provided by the present invention is mainly composed of a hanging steamer main unit, a water tank and a heating element assembly. The hanging steamer main unit includes a main unit body, and the water tank is detachably installed above the main unit body. A water tank is provided on the main unit body. By arranging the water tank above the water tank, and the water outlet of the water tank corresponds to the water inlet of the water tank, so as to connect the water tank and the water tank, the water in the water tank can enter the water tank, and by connecting the water outlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the heating element assembly, the water in the water tank can enter the heating element assembly and be heated into steam; wherein, by arranging a floating assembly in the water tank, the floating assembly can move toward or away from the water inlet of the water tank under the action of buoyancy, and the floating assembly includes a sealing component arranged opposite to the water inlet of the water tank. When the floating assembly moves toward the water inlet of the water tank, the sealing component can block the water inlet of the water tank and stop the water tank from adding water to the water tank. By arranging a floating component in the water tank, the floating component can open or close the water inlet of the water tank as the water level in the water tank changes, so that there is always an appropriate amount of water in the water tank. The water supplied by the water tank can enable the garment steamer host to continuously generate steam for a long time, making the use of the garment steamer host more convenient.

[0009] In a possible embodiment, the floating assembly further includes a float and a push rod, the push rod is connected to a side of the float facing the water inlet of the water storage tank, and the sealing member is sleeved on the push rod.

[0010] The floating assembly also includes a float and a push rod, and by connecting the push rod to the side of the float facing the water inlet of the water tank, a sealing member can be sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod so that the sealing member is opposite to the water inlet of the water tank. When the float moves toward the water inlet of the water tank under the action of buoyancy, the sealing member can block the water inlet of the water tank.

[0011] In a possible embodiment, the sealing member has a sealing surface protruding toward the water inlet of the water storage tank, the protruding portion of the sealing surface extends into the water inlet, and the edge portion of the sealing surface stops outside the water inlet.

[0012] By making the seal have a sealing surface, and the sealing surface protrudes toward the water inlet of the water tank, when the seal contacts the water inlet of the water tank, the protruding portion of the seal can extend into the water inlet, and the edge of the seal is stuck on the outside of the water inlet, thereby blocking the water inlet of the water tank.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the sealing member is located in the middle of the top rod, one end of the top rod is connected to the float, and the other end extends into the water inlet of the water storage tank.

[0014] By locating the sealing member in the middle of the top rod, with one end of the top rod connected to the float and the other end of the top rod extending into the water inlet of the water tank, the top rod is always located in the water inlet during the floating process of the float, thereby limiting the position of the floating assembly and ensuring that the sealing member can seal the water inlet of the water tank.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the outer diameter of the float matches the inner diameter of the water storage tank, and there is a gap between the outer wall of the float and the inner wall of the water storage tank.

[0016] By matching the outer diameter of the float with the inner diameter of the water tank, the float is prevented from shifting left and right during its movement toward the water inlet of the water tank, which would prevent the seal from being aligned with the water inlet; and by providing a gap between the outer wall of the float and the inner wall of the water tank, water flowing into the water inlet of the water tank can flow through the gap to the bottom of the water tank.

[0017] In one possible embodiment, a valve body assembly is provided in the water outlet of the water tank, and the valve body assembly can move axially along the water outlet of the water tank to block or open the water outlet of the water tank; a top portion is provided on the outer side of the water inlet of the water storage tank, and the top portion extends into the water outlet and abuts against the valve body assembly to open the water outlet of the water tank.

[0018] By arranging a valve body assembly in the water outlet of the water tank and enabling the valve body assembly to move along the axial direction of the water outlet, the valve body assembly can close the water outlet of the water tank or open the water outlet of the water tank; by arranging a push-out portion on the outer periphery of the water inlet of the water storage tank so that the push-out portion can abut against the valve body assembly in the water outlet of the water tank, the valve body assembly can be moved to a position where the water outlet of the water tank is opened, thereby connecting the water tank and the water storage tank.

[0019] In one possible embodiment, the valve body assembly includes a one-way valve seat, a one-way valve and a sealing sleeve; the one-way valve seat is mounted on the outside of the water outlet of the water tank, the one-way valve is located inside the water outlet and can move axially along the water outlet; the top of the one-way valve is exposed in the water tank, the sealing sleeve is mounted on the top of the one-way valve, and the edge of the sealing sleeve can abut against the outer edge of the water outlet.

[0020] The valve body assembly consists of a one-way valve seat, a one-way valve and a sealing sleeve. The one-way valve seat is sleeved on the outside of the water outlet of the water tank, and the one-way valve is located inside the water outlet. The one-way valve can move axially along the water outlet, and the top of the one-way valve is exposed in the water tank. By sleeved on the top of the one-way valve, the edge of the sealing sleeve can abut the outer edge of the water outlet of the water tank. In this way, during the movement of the one-way valve, the sealing sleeve can seal or open the water outlet of the water tank.

[0021] In a possible implementation, there is a gap between the outer wall of the one-way valve and the inner wall of the water outlet.

[0022] By providing a gap between the outer wall of the one-way valve and the inner wall of the water outlet of the water tank, when the ejection portion pushes the one-way valve upward, the sealing sleeve is separated from the abutment with the outer edge of the water outlet of the water tank, and the water in the water tank can flow into the water storage tank through the gap between the one-way valve and the water outlet.

[0023] In a possible embodiment, the valve body assembly further includes an elastic member, which is sleeved on the outer wall of the one-way valve, and two ends of the elastic member respectively abut against the outer edge of the water outlet and the bottom of the one-way valve.

[0024] By arranging an elastic member on the outer wall of the one-way valve, and with both ends of the elastic member abutting against the outer edge of the water outlet of the water tank and the bottom of the one-way valve respectively, the elastic member is always in a compressed state, and when the ejection portion pushes the one-way valve upward, the elastic member is further compressed. In this way, the elastic force of the compressed elastic member can ensure that when the water tank is removed from above the water tank, the elastic force of the elastic member can cause the one-way valve to fall back, so that the sealing sleeve on the top of the one-way valve can seal the water outlet of the water tank.

[0025] In a possible implementation manner, a sealing ring is provided between the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat and the outer wall of the ejection portion.

[0026] The ejection portion extends into the water outlet of the water tank through the one-way valve seat, so that there is a gap between the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat and the outer wall of the ejection portion. By arranging a sealing ring between the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat and the outer wall of the ejection portion, the gap between the one-way valve seat and the ejection portion can be sealed to prevent water in the water tank from flowing out of the gap.

[0027] In a possible implementation, the sealing element is a silicone element or a rubber element.

[0028] By making the sealing member a silicone member or a rubber member and making the sealing member be made of a flexible material, the sealing member can be deformed when it abuts against the water inlet of the water tank, so that the sealing member fits tightly against the inner wall of the water inlet of the water tank, thereby ensuring that the sealing member can tightly seal the water inlet of the water tank.

[0029] In a possible embodiment, the main body of the garment steamer further includes a water tank cover, which is disposed on the water tank, and the water inlet of the water tank is located on the water tank cover.

[0030] By arranging a water tank cover on the water tank, the water tank is made open, which makes it easy to put the floating assembly into or take it out of the water tank; the water inlet of the water tank is located on the water tank cover, so that the sealing member on the floating assembly in the water tank is correspondingly located below the water inlet on the water tank cover.

[0031] In a possible embodiment, the water inlet cover of the water tank is provided with a water tank cover.

[0032] By setting a water tank cover on the water inlet of the water tank, it is not necessary to remove the water tank from the main body when adding water to the water tank. Instead, water can be added to the water tank by directly opening the water tank cover, which makes the operation of the garment steamer main body more convenient.

[0033] In a possible implementation, a heating element assembly is provided in the main body of the host, and the water inlet of the heating element assembly and the water outlet of the water storage tank are connected through a water pipe.

[0034] By setting a heating element assembly in the main body, the heating element assembly can heat water to form high-temperature steam, and connect the water outlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the heating element assembly through a water pipe, so that the water in the water tank can enter the heating element assembly through the water pipe.

[0035] In a possible embodiment, the host body further includes an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell and the lower shell together form a receiving cavity, and at least part of the structure of the water storage tank and the heating element assembly is located in the receiving cavity.

[0036] The outer shell of the host body can be composed of an upper shell and a lower shell. After being assembled, the upper shell and the lower shell form a accommodating cavity, which can accommodate at least part of the structure of the water tank and the heating element assembly, so that the various components in the host body can be combined into a whole through the upper shell and the lower shell.

[0037] In a possible implementation, a circuit board assembly is further provided in the accommodating cavity, and a control panel is provided on the outer wall of the upper shell, and the control panel is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly.

[0038] By setting a circuit board assembly in the accommodating cavity, the circuit board assembly can control the operation of components such as the heating element assembly, and by setting a control panel on the outer wall of the upper shell, the control panel is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly to control the operation of the hanging iron host.

[0039] In a possible embodiment, running wheels are provided on the bottom of the lower shell.

[0040] By arranging running wheels at the bottom of the lower shell, the main body of the garment steamer can be driven by the running wheels to move relative to the ground, thereby making the operation of the main body of the garment steamer easier and more flexible.

[0041] In a possible embodiment, the garment steamer further includes a steam conduit and a steam nozzle, wherein one end of the steam conduit is connected to the garment steamer main unit, and the other end is connected to the steam nozzle.

[0042] The garment steamer also includes a steam duct, a steam nozzle and a garment steamer main unit. One end of the steam duct is connected to the garment steamer main unit, and the steam nozzle is located at the other end of the steam duct. Water enters the water tank from the water tank, and the water in the water tank enters the heating element assembly. The water is heated by the heating element assembly to form high-temperature steam. The high-temperature steam enters the steam duct and is ejected outward from the steam nozzle.

[0043] The configuration of the present invention and other objects and advantageous effects thereof will become more apparent through the description of the preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.

[0045] Figure 1 An exploded view of a garment steamer main unit provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a garment steamer main unit in a working state provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of the middle part;

[0048] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of another working state of the garment steamer main unit provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0049] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Partial schematic diagram of point B in the middle;

[0050] Figure 6 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a garment steamer main unit provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a garment steamer provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Description of reference numerals:

[0053] 1-Host of the steamer; 11-Host body; 111-Upper shell; 1111-Control panel; 112-Lower shell; 113-Accommodation chamber; 114-Weight block; 12-Water tank; 121-Water outlet; 122-Water tank cover; 123-End cover; 124-Metal wire; 13-Water reservoir; 131-Water inlet; 132-Top outlet; 133-Water reservoir cover; 134-Water outlet; 14-Floating Assembly; 141-seal; 142-float; 143-rod; 15-valve body assembly; 151-one-way valve seat; 152-one-way valve; 153-sealing sleeve; 154-elastic member; 155-sealing ring; 16-heating element assembly; 161-water inlet; 17-circuit board assembly; 18-traveling wheel; 19-water pipe; 2-steam duct; 3-steam nozzle; 4-ironing board; 5-telescopic rod assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field based on the embodiments of the present invention without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 1 An exploded view of a garment steamer main unit provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a garment steamer main unit in a working state provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial schematic diagram of the middle part; Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of another working state of the garment steamer main unit provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 for Figure 4 Partial schematic diagram of point B in the middle; Figure 6 An exploded view of a portion of the structure of a garment steamer main unit provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a garment steamer provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this embodiment provides a garment steamer, including a garment steamer main unit 1, a water tank 12 and a heating element assembly 16. The garment steamer main unit 1 includes a main unit body 11, a water tank 13 is provided on the main unit body 11, and the water tank 12 is located above the water tank 13. The water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 and the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 correspond to each other to connect the water tank 12 and the water tank 13.

[0057] The garment steamer provided in this embodiment is mainly composed of a garment steamer main unit 1, a water tank 12, and a heating element assembly 16. The garment steamer main unit 1 includes a main unit body 11, and the water tank 12 is used to store water. The water tank 12 can be detachably mounted on the main unit body 11, which facilitates adding water to the water tank 12 and facilitates maintenance and replacement of the water tank 12 and various components of the main unit body 11. In addition, when adding water to the water tank 12, it is also possible to add water directly to the water tank 12 located on the main unit body 11 without removing the water tank 12 from the main unit body 11, and this is not limited to this embodiment.

[0058] The main body 11 is provided with a water tank 13, and the water tank 12 is located above the water tank 13, and the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 corresponds to the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, so that the water tank 12 and the water tank 13 can be connected, so that the water in the water tank 12 can enter the water tank 13. For example, Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, in the height direction of the main body 11, the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 can correspond to the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 up and down, and the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 can extend into the water inlet of the water tank 13, so that the water in the water tank 12 can flow directly into the water tank 13 from the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12.

[0059] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, a heating element assembly 16 can be provided in the main body 11 , and the water inlet 161 of the heating element assembly 16 is connected to the water outlet 134 of the water storage tank 13 , so that the water in the water storage tank 13 flows into the heating element assembly and is heated into steam.

[0060] The heating element assembly 16 is used to heat water to form high-temperature steam. A water inlet hole 161 is provided on the heating element assembly 16. The water inlet hole 161 of the heating element assembly 16 is connected to the water outlet hole 134 of the water tank 13 through the water pipe 19. In this way, the water in the water tank 13 can enter the water pipe 19 through its water outlet hole 134, and the water in the water pipe 19 can enter the heating element assembly 16 through the water inlet hole 161 of the heating element assembly 16. The heating element assembly 16 can heat the water inside it to form high-temperature steam.

[0061] In addition, the heating element assembly 16 may also not be set on the hanging steamer main unit 1, that is, the heating element assembly 16 is not set in the main unit body 11, but is set in other parts of the hanging steamer. It is only necessary to ensure that the water inlet hole 161 of the heating element assembly 16 and the water outlet hole 134 of the water tank 13 are connected.

[0062] When the garment steamer is working, since the garment steamer generates high-temperature steam, the water in the water tank 13 will continue to decrease due to the conversion into high-temperature steam. In order to ensure that there is always a certain amount of water in the water tank 13 and avoid the garment steamer main unit 1 from being unable to continuously generate high-temperature steam due to insufficient water in the water tank 13, thereby avoiding interruption of ironing work, in this embodiment, a floating component 14 is provided in the water tank 13, and the floating component 14 can move toward or away from the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 under the action of buoyancy; the floating component 14 includes a sealing component 141, which is arranged opposite to the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, and the sealing component 141 can block the water inlet 131 when the floating component 14 moves toward the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13.

[0063] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in this embodiment, a floating assembly 14 is provided in the water tank 13. The floating assembly 14 can move with the change of the water level in the water tank 13. Specifically, when the water level in the water tank 13 rises, the buoyancy increases, and the floating assembly 14 moves toward the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13; when the water level in the water tank 13 drops, the buoyancy decreases, and the floating assembly 14 can move in a direction away from the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, that is, the floating assembly 14 is away from the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13.

[0064] The float assembly 14 specifically includes a seal 141, which is arranged opposite to the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13. When the float assembly 14 moves toward the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, the seal 141 also moves toward the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13. When the water level in the water tank 13 reaches a preset water level, the seal 141 can block the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, so that water in the water tank 12 can no longer enter the water tank 13. As the water level in the water tank 13 decreases, the seal 141 moves away from the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13. At this time, the seal 141 leaves the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 is opened, and the water in the water tank 12 can enter the water tank 13.

[0065] That is, as long as the water level in the water tank 13 reaches a preset level, the seal 141 can block the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, preventing the water in the water tank 12 from entering the water tank 13. When the water level in the water tank 13 drops below the preset level, a distance forms between the seal 141 and the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, opening the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 and allowing the water in the water tank 12 to enter the water tank 13. In this way, as long as there is sufficient water in the water tank 12, the water in the water tank 13 can be kept near the preset level. Thus, the water in the water tank 13 can ensure that the garment steamer main unit 1 can continuously generate high-temperature steam for a long period of time, allowing the garment steamer main unit 1 to operate continuously for a long period of time, and making the operation of the garment steamer main unit 1 more convenient.

[0066] It should be noted that the preset water level can be determined according to the actual needs of the garment steamer host 1 during operation. This embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this, and the floating component 14 can be designed according to the height of the preset water level so that the floating component 14 meets the condition that the seal 141 can block the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 when the water tank 13 reaches the preset water level.

[0067] like Figure 4As shown, optionally, the float assembly 14 may further include a float 142 and a top rod 143. The top rod 143 may be connected to the side of the float 142 facing the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13, and the seal 141 may be sleeved on the top rod 143. Specifically, the float assembly 14 may be composed of the float 142, the top rod 143, and the aforementioned seal 141. The float 142 is the main structure of the float assembly 14. Preferably, the float 142 may have a relatively low density and a relatively large surface area so that the float 142 can float on the water surface in the water storage tank 13.

[0068] A push rod 143 is provided on one side of the float 142 facing the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13. The push rod 143 extends toward the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, and the sealing member 141 can be sleeved on the push rod 143. Thus, when the float 142 moves toward the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, the float 142 can drive the push rod 143 and the sealing member 141 on the push rod 143 to move toward the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13. When the water level in the water tank 13 reaches a preset water level, the sealing member 141 can seal the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13. In addition, the push rod 143 can be integrally formed with the float 142, or a mounting hole can be provided on the surface of the float 142, and the push rod 143 can be fixedly connected to the mounting hole. This embodiment is not limited to this.

[0069] Specifically, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the sealing member 141 may have a sealing surface that protrudes toward the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13, with the protruding portion of the sealing surface extending into the water inlet 131 and the edge of the sealing surface being stopped outside the water inlet 131. By providing the sealing member 141 with a sealing surface that protrudes toward the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13, when the sealing member 141 abuts the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13, the protruding portion of the central area of the sealing surface can extend into the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13, and the edge of the sealing surface can be stopped outside the water inlet 131. By covering the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13 with the protruding portion of the sealing surface and abutting the sealing surface with the inner side of the end of the water inlet 131, the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13 is sealed.

[0070] like Figure 3 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the sealing member 141 can be located in the middle of the top rod 143, with one end of the top rod 143 connected to the float 142 and the other end extending into the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13. By locating the sealing member 141 in the middle of the top rod 143, with one end of the top rod 143 connected to the float 142 and the other end of the top rod 143 extending into the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13, the top rod 143 is always located in the water inlet 131 during the floating process of the float 142, thereby defining the position of the float assembly 14 and ensuring that the sealing member 141 can seal the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13.

[0071] In order to allow the seal 141 to move toward or away from the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 when the float 142 moves, so that the seal 141 can be aligned with the water inlet 131, in one possible embodiment, the outer diameter of the float 142 can match the inner diameter of the water tank 13, and there can be a gap between the outer wall of the float 142 and the inner wall of the water tank 13.

[0072] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, taking the water tank 13 as a circular tank and the float 142 as a cylindrical structure as an example, in order to make the float 142 move up and down when the water level changes, the float 142 can move in the vertical direction toward or away from the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13. In this embodiment, the outer diameter of the float 142 matches the inner diameter of the water tank 13, which can prevent the float 142 from lateral deviation during the up and down movement, and prevent the seal 141 on the top rod 143 from being unable to align with the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, and prevent the seal 141 from being unable to block the water inlet 131 caused by this, and ensure that the float 142 can drive the seal 141 to move toward the water inlet 131, so that the seal 141 is aligned with the water inlet 131 and blocks the water inlet 131.

[0073] In addition, if the cross-sectional shape of the water tank 13 is an ellipse, rectangle or triangle, the float 142 can be set to a shape that matches the water tank 13, and the cross-sectional size of the float 142 can be matched with the cross-sectional size of the water tank 13 to ensure that the seal 141 can block the water inlet 131, which will not be repeated here.

[0074] In addition, there should be a gap between the outer wall of the float 142 and the inner wall of the water tank 13 so that water flowing in from the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 can flow to the bottom of the water tank 13 through the gap, so that the water in the water tank 13 can make the float 142 float on the water surface, and the water in the water tank 13 can be used by the garment steamer main unit 1 to generate high-temperature steam.

[0075] Optionally, the seal 141 may be a silicone member or a rubber member. In this embodiment, the seal 141 is a silicone member or a rubber member. Thus, the seal 141 is made of a flexible material and has the deformability and elasticity of the silicone material or the rubber material. When the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13 is blocked by the seal 141, due to the buoyancy of the water in the water storage tank 13, the seal 141 and the inner wall of the end of the water inlet 131 fit together. As the buoyancy continues, the seal 141 deforms and fits tightly against the inner wall of the end of the water inlet 131, thereby achieving a good sealing effect.

[0076] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in a possible embodiment, a valve body assembly 15 can be provided in the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, and the valve body assembly 15 can be moved axially along the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 to block or open the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12; a top portion 132 is provided on the outer side of the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13, and the top portion 132 extends into the water outlet 121 and abuts against the valve body assembly 15 to open the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12.

[0077] By disposing a valve body assembly 15 at the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, the valve body assembly 15 can move axially along the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12. Thus, when the valve body assembly 15 moves along the water outlet 121 toward the inside of the water tank 12, the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 is opened, and when the valve body assembly 15 moves along the water outlet 121 toward the outside of the water tank 12, the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 is closed. Specifically, in the absence of an external force, the valve body assembly 15 is in a lower position, that is, the valve body assembly 15 is close to the outside of the water outlet 121. At this time, the valve body assembly 15 closes the water outlet 121. When the valve body assembly 15 is moved upward by an external force, the valve body assembly 15 is close to the inside of the water outlet 121. At this time, the valve body assembly 15 opens the water outlet 121.

[0078] By providing a push-out portion 132 on the outside of the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, when the water tank 12 is installed on the water tank 13, the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 corresponds to the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13, and the push-out portion 132 can push up the valve body assembly 15, so that the water tank 12 is in a normally open state; and when the water tank 12 is removed from the host body 11, the valve body assembly 15 can return to its original position, thereby closing the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 and preventing water from leaking out of the water tank 12 from the water outlet 121.

[0079] Specifically, such as Figure 5 As shown, the valve body assembly 15 may include a one-way valve seat 151, a one-way valve 152 and a sealing sleeve 153. The one-way valve seat 151 is sleeved on the outside of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, and the one-way valve 152 is located in the water outlet 121 and can move axially along the water outlet 121; the top of the one-way valve 152 is exposed in the water tank 12, and the sealing sleeve 153 is sleeved on the top of the one-way valve 152, and the edge of the sealing sleeve 153 can abut against the outer edge of the water outlet 121.

[0080] The valve body assembly 15 consists of a one-way valve seat 151, a one-way valve 152 and a sealing sleeve 153. The one-way valve seat 151 is sleeved on the outside of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, and the one-way valve 152 is located in the water outlet 121. The one-way valve 152 can move axially along the water outlet 121, and the top of the one-way valve 152 is exposed in the water tank 12. By sleeved on the top of the one-way valve 152, the edge of the sealing sleeve 153 can abut the outer edge of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12. In this way, during the movement of the one-way valve 152, the sealing sleeve 153 can seal or open the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12.

[0081] Specifically, when the water tank 12 is placed above the water storage tank 13, the ejection portion 132 at the water inlet 131 of the water storage tank 13 can abut against the bottom end of the one-way valve 152 and push the one-way valve 152 upward. At this time, the sealing sleeve 153 on the top of the one-way valve 152 is separated from the abutment with the inner wall of the outer edge of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, that is, the sealing sleeve 153 is in a state of opening the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, so that the water in the water tank 12 can enter the water storage tank 13; and when the water tank 12 is opened, the water in the water tank 12 can enter the water storage tank 13. When the water tank 12 is removed from above the water tank 13, the one-way valve 152 in the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 is separated from the abutment with the top portion 132 of the water tank 13. At this time, the one-way valve 152 falls back to abut against the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat 151 due to the action of gravity. At this time, the sealing sleeve 153 on the top of the one-way valve 152 abuts against the inner wall of the outer edge of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12. The sealing sleeve 153 is in a state of sealing the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, and the water in the water tank 12 cannot flow out.

[0082] In addition, when the sealing sleeve 153 abuts the inner wall of the outer edge of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, due to the pressure of the water in the water tank 12, the edge of the sealing sleeve 153 can be tightly attached to the outer edge of the water outlet 121, which can further improve the sealing performance of the sealing sleeve 153 on the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12.

[0083] Optionally, a gap may be provided between the outer wall of the one-way valve 152 and the inner wall of the water outlet 121. By providing a gap between the outer wall of the one-way valve 152 and the inner wall of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, when the ejection portion 132 pushes the one-way valve 152 upward, the sealing sleeve 153 is released from contact with the outer edge of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12, and the water in the water tank 12 can flow into the water storage tank 13 through the gap between the one-way valve 152 and the water outlet 121.

[0084] like Figure 5 As shown, the valve body assembly 15 may further include an elastic member 154 , which is sleeved on the outer wall of the one-way valve 152 , and two ends of the elastic member 154 respectively abut against the outer edge of the water outlet 121 and the bottom of the one-way valve 152 .

[0085] By sleeve-mounting an elastic member 154 on the outer wall of the one-way valve 152, and with both ends of the elastic member 154 abutting against the outer edge of the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 and the bottom of the one-way valve 152, the elastic member 154 is always in a compressed state, and when the ejection portion 132 pushes the one-way valve 152 upward, the elastic member 154 is further compressed. In this way, the elastic force of the compressed elastic member 154 ensures that when the water tank 12 is removed from above the water storage tank 13, the elastic force of the elastic member 154 can cause the one-way valve 152 to fall back, allowing the sealing sleeve 153 on the top of the one-way valve 152 to seal the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12. For example, the elastic member 154 can be a spring sleeved on the outer wall of the one-way valve 152.

[0086] like Figure 5 As shown, in one possible embodiment, a sealing ring 155 is provided between the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat 151 and the outer wall of the ejection portion 132. Since the ejection portion 132 extends into the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 through the one-way valve seat 151, a gap exists between the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat 151 and the outer wall of the ejection portion 132. By providing the sealing ring 155 between the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat 151 and the outer wall of the ejection portion 132, the sealing ring 155 can seal the gap between the one-way valve seat 151 and the ejection portion 132, thereby preventing water in the water tank 12 from flowing out through the gap.

[0087] like Figure 1 and Figure 6 As shown, in one possible embodiment, the garment steamer main unit 1 may further include a water tank cover 133, which is provided on the water tank 13. The water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 is located on the water tank cover 133. Since the floating assembly 14 is floatably provided in the water tank 13, in this embodiment, the water tank 13 can be provided in an open form, which facilitates the placement of the floating assembly 14 in the water tank 13 and the removal of the floating assembly 14 from the water tank 13.

[0088] Therefore, a water tank cover 133 can be provided, and the water tank cover 133 can cover the opening of the water tank 13, so that the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 can be provided on the water tank cover 133. When the water tank 12 is installed on the main body 11, the water outlet 121 of the water tank 12 corresponds to the water inlet 131 on the water tank cover 133.

[0089] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, optionally, the water inlet of the water tank 12 can be covered with a water tank cover 122. By providing the water tank cover 122 at the water inlet of the water tank 12, when water needs to be added to the water tank 12, there is no need to remove the water tank 12 from the main body 11. Instead, the water tank cover 122 can be directly opened and water can be added to the water tank 12 from the water inlet of the water tank 12. This makes the operation of the garment steamer main body 1 more convenient. Specifically, the water tank cover 122 can be an independent component that can be directly removed from the water tank 12, or one side of the water tank cover 122 can also be hinged to the water tank 12. In addition, the upper end of the water tank 12 can also be connected to an end cap 123. The end cap 123 can be a hollow annular member. The annular area in the middle of the end cap 123 is the water inlet of the water tank 12. The end cap 123 can be welded to the upper end of the water tank 12 by a metal wire 124.

[0090] like Figure 1 As shown, optionally, the main body 11 may further include an upper shell 111 and a lower shell 112, the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 together forming a receiving cavity 113, and at least part of the structure of the water tank 13 and the heating element assembly 16 is located in the receiving cavity 113. The outer shell of the main body 11 may be composed of an upper shell 111 and a lower shell 112, the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 are connected to form a whole, the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 together forming a receiving cavity 113, and components such as the water tank 13 and the heating element assembly 16 may be located in the receiving cavity 113. As mentioned above, the water inlet 131 of the water tank 13 may be exposed on the outside of the shell of the main body 11, that is, an installation cavity may be provided on the upper shell 111, the water tank 13 is provided in the installation cavity, and the end cover 123 of the water tank 13 is exposed to the outside of the upper shell 111.

[0091] Since the volume of the heating element assembly 16 is large, the portion of the upper shell 111 corresponding to the heating element assembly 16 can protrude outward in the height direction, for example, the middle part of the upper shell 111, so that the accommodating cavity 113 formed between the middle part of the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112 can accommodate the heating element assembly 16.

[0092] Optionally, a circuit board assembly 17 may be provided in the accommodating cavity 113, and a control panel 1111 may be provided on the outer wall of the upper shell 111. The control panel 1111 may be electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 17. Figure 1As shown, a circuit board assembly 17 is further provided in the accommodating cavity 113 formed by the upper shell 111 and the lower shell 112. The circuit board assembly 17 can be connected to the heating element assembly 16 so that the heating element assembly 16 can heat water and convert it into high-temperature steam; a control panel 1111 is also provided on the outer wall of the upper shell 111. The control panel 1111 is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly 17, so that the user can control the operation of the garment steamer host 1 by operating the control panel 1111. For example, the heating temperature and other parameters of the heating element assembly 16 can be adjusted through the control panel 1111.

[0093] In addition, a weight block 114 may be provided in the accommodating cavity 113 . The weight block 114 has a certain weight. The weight of the garment steamer main unit 1 is increased by the weight block 114 to improve the stability of the garment steamer main unit 1 .

[0094] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the bottom of the lower housing 112 may be provided with running wheels 18. By providing the running wheels 18 at the bottom of the lower housing 112, the running wheels 18 can drive the garment steamer main unit 1 to move on the ground, so that the user can move the garment steamer main unit 1 as needed, which can make the operation of the garment steamer main unit 1 simpler and more flexible.

[0095] like Figure 7 As shown, the garment steamer provided in this embodiment may further include a steam conduit 2 and a steam nozzle 3 , wherein one end of the steam conduit 2 is connected to the garment steamer main unit 1 , and the other end is connected to the steam nozzle 3 .

[0096] Specifically, the garment steamer may further include an ironing board 4 and a telescopic rod assembly 5. One end of the telescopic rod assembly 5 is connected to the garment steamer main unit 1, and the ironing board 4 is connected to the other end of the telescopic rod assembly 5. The extension length of the telescopic rod assembly 5 can be adjusted according to the usage requirements of different users, thereby adjusting the height of the ironing board 4 to an appropriate range. A steam conduit 2 is connected to the garment steamer main unit 1, and a steam nozzle 3 is provided at the other end of the steam conduit 2. Water enters the water reservoir 13 from the water tank 12, and the water in the water reservoir 13 enters the heating element assembly 16. The water is heated by the heating element assembly 16 to form high-temperature steam, which enters the steam conduit 2 and is ejected outward from the steam nozzle 3. The user holds the other end of the steam conduit 2 and causes the steam nozzle 3 to spray steam toward the clothes on the ironing board 4 to iron the clothes.

[0097] The hanging steamer provided in this embodiment is mainly composed of a hanging steamer main unit, a water tank and a heating element assembly. The hanging steamer main unit includes a main unit body, and the water tank is detachably installed above the main unit body. A water tank is provided on the main unit body. By arranging the water tank above the water tank, and the water outlet of the water tank corresponds to the water inlet of the water tank, so as to connect the water tank and the water tank, the water in the water tank can enter the water tank, and by connecting the water outlet of the water tank and the water inlet of the heating element assembly, the water in the water tank can enter the heating element assembly and be heated into water vapor; wherein, by arranging a floating assembly in the water tank, the floating assembly can move toward or away from the water inlet of the water tank under the action of buoyancy, and the floating assembly includes a sealing member arranged opposite to the water inlet of the water tank. When the floating assembly moves toward the water inlet of the water tank, the sealing member can block the water inlet of the water tank and stop the water tank from adding water to the water tank. By arranging a floating component in the water tank, the floating component can open or close the water inlet of the water tank as the water level in the water tank changes, so that there is always an appropriate amount of water in the water tank. The water supplied by the water tank can enable the garment steamer host to continuously generate steam for a long time, making the use of the garment steamer host more convenient.

[0098] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment steamer, characterized in that: The hanging steamer comprises a main unit (1), a water tank (12) and a heating element assembly (16), wherein the main unit (1) comprises a main unit body (11), a water storage tank (13) is provided on the main unit body (11), the water tank (12) is located above the water storage tank (13), and a water outlet (121) of the water tank (12) corresponds to a water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13) to connect the water tank (12) and the water storage tank (13). The water inlet (161) of the heating element assembly (16) is connected to the water outlet (134) of the water storage tank (13), and the water in the water storage tank (13) flows into the heating element assembly (16) and is heated into steam; the water inlet cover of the water tank (12) is provided with a water tank cover (122), wherein when water is added to the water tank (12), water is added from the water tank cover (122) to the water tank (12) located on the main body (11); A floating assembly (14) is provided in the water storage tank (13), and the floating assembly (14) can move toward or away from the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13) under the action of buoyancy; the floating assembly (14) includes a sealing member (141), a float (142) and a top rod (143); the sealing member (141) is arranged opposite to the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13); when the water level in the water storage tank (13) reaches a preset water level, the sealing member (141) can block the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13) when the floating assembly (14) moves toward the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13); The floating assembly (14) further includes a float (142) and a push rod (143); the sealing member (141) is located in the middle of the push rod (143); one end of the push rod (143) is connected to the float (142), and the other end extends into the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13); the outer diameter of the float (142) matches the inner diameter of the water storage tank (13), and a gap is provided between the outer wall of the float (142) and the inner wall of the water storage tank (13); The sealing member (141) has a sealing surface protruding toward the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13), the protruding portion of the sealing surface extending into the water inlet (131), and the edge of the sealing surface stopping outside the water inlet (131).

2. The garment steamer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top rod (143) is connected to a side of the float (142) facing the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13), and the sealing member (141) is sleeved on the top rod (143).

3. The garment steamer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A valve body assembly (15) is provided in the water outlet (121) of the water tank (12), and the valve body assembly (15) can move along the axial direction of the water outlet (121) of the water tank (12) to block or open the water outlet (121) of the water tank (12); a top portion (132) is provided on the outside of the water inlet (131) of the water storage tank (13), and the top portion (132) extends into the water outlet (121) and abuts against the valve body assembly (15) to open the water outlet (121) of the water tank (12).

4. The garment steamer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The valve body assembly (15) includes a one-way valve seat (151), a one-way valve (152) and a sealing sleeve (153); The one-way valve seat (151) is sleeved on the outside of the water outlet (121) of the water tank (12); the one-way valve (152) is located in the water outlet (121) and can move axially along the water outlet (121); the top of the one-way valve (152) is exposed in the water tank (12); the sealing sleeve (153) is sleeved on the top of the one-way valve (152), and the edge of the sealing sleeve (153) can abut against the outer edge of the water outlet (121).

5. The garment steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that: There is a gap between the outer wall of the one-way valve (152) and the inner wall of the water outlet (121).

6. The garment steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that: The valve body assembly (15) further comprises an elastic member (154), wherein the elastic member (154) is sleeved on the outer wall of the one-way valve (152), and two ends of the elastic member (154) respectively abut against the outer edge of the water outlet (121) and the bottom of the one-way valve (152).

7. The garment steamer according to claim 4, characterized in that: A sealing ring (155) is provided between the inner bottom wall of the one-way valve seat (151) and the outer wall of the ejection portion (132).

8. The garment steamer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sealing member (141) is a silicone member or a rubber member.

9. The garment steamer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also includes a water tank cover plate (133), the water tank cover plate (133) is arranged on the water tank (13), and the water inlet (131) of the water tank (13) is located on the water tank cover plate (133).

10. The garment steamer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The host body (11) further comprises an upper shell (111) and a lower shell (112), wherein the upper shell (111) and the lower shell (112) together form a receiving cavity (113), and at least part of the structure of the water storage tank (13) and the heating element assembly (16) is located in the receiving cavity (113).

11. The garment steamer according to claim 10, characterized in that: A circuit board assembly (17) is further provided in the accommodating cavity (113), and a control panel (1111) is provided on the outer wall of the upper shell (111), wherein the control panel (1111) is electrically connected to the circuit board assembly (17).

12. The garment steamer according to claim 10, characterized in that: Travel wheels (18) are provided at the bottom of the lower shell (112).

13. The garment steamer according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: It also comprises a steam conduit (2) and a steam nozzle (3), one end of the steam conduit (2) being connected to the main unit (1) of the garment steamer, and the other end being connected to the steam nozzle (3).

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